Get Moving: Overcoming Obstacles to Fitness

Are you feeling unmotivated or overwhelmed by the idea of starting an exercise routine? You’re not alone. Luckily, there are resources out there that can help. These books provide gentle, gradual approaches to breaking through the mental, physical, and emotional barriers that can prevent us from reaching our fitness goals. Check out our top picks below:

No Sweat: How the Simple Science of Motivation Can Bring You a Lifetime of Fitness by motivation scientist Michelle Segar offers a straightforward four-point program to help you overcome exercise failure and develop a lifetime habit of fitness.

Cross-Training for Dummies by Martica Heaner and Tony Ryan is an excellent resource for anyone looking to spice up their workout routine or return to fitness after a break.

100 No-Equipment Workouts Vol 1: Easy to Follow Home Workout Routines with Visual Guides for all Fitness Levels by Neila Rey is the perfect solution for those who don’t have access to equipment, time, or space. This comprehensive guide offers a range of workouts suitable for all fitness levels.

Yoga for Everyone: 50 Poses for Every Type of Body by Dianne Bondy is a must-have volume for anyone who’s interested in taking up yoga but doesn’t know where to start. With 50 poses for every type of body, this guide will help you find a yoga practice that works for you.